Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks19 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-5011.00SOC 2018: 19-5011
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.Core taskTask 11063Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.Core taskTask 11066Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.Core taskTask 11062Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.Core taskTask 11064Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.Core taskTask 11067Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.Core taskTask 11071Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Collaborate with engineers or physicians to institute control or remedial measures for hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.Core taskTask 11068Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.Core taskTask 11065Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.Core taskTask 11069Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Investigate health-related complaints and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.Core taskTask 11072Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Write reports.Core taskTask 23989Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.Core taskTask 11076Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for these presentations.Core taskTask 11070Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Analyze incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses, accidents, or other hazards.Core taskTask 21142Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 15. Maintain or update emergency response plans or procedures.Core taskTask 11074Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 16. Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.Core taskTask 11073Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 17. Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites or participate in hazardous waste site investigations.Core taskTask 11077Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 18. Develop or maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.Core taskTask 11075Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 19. Collect samples of hazardous materials or arrange for sample collection.Core taskTask 11078Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 20. Maintain inventories of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.Supplemental taskTask 11079Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 21. Prepare hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste samples for transportation or storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.Supplemental taskTask 11080Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 22. Perform laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.Supplemental taskTask 11081Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2024
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-5011
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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